Virginia Business
Mediation Pricing
& Packages
Private, efficient resolution for commercial disputes — protecting your business relationships, your time, and your bottom line. All sessions conducted by a trained, neutral mediator.
Transparent pricing for every type of business dispute
- Confidential intake call with each party separately
- One 2-hour joint mediation session (virtual or in-person)
- Mediator-facilitated issue identification and interest mapping
- Written summary of areas of agreement and outstanding issues
- Guidance on next steps and recommended process going forward
- Confidential one-on-one intake sessions with each party
- Review of relevant contracts, correspondence, and supporting documents
- Up to two joint mediation sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Skilled facilitation of all core issues — contracts, partnership disputes, vendor conflicts, compensation, and more
- Drafting of a written Settlement Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding
- 1-hour closing session to review and execute final documents
- Extended intake and background review for all parties
- In-depth mediator review of contracts, financials, and correspondence
- Up to three joint mediation sessions
- Dedicated sessions for distinct issue clusters (e.g., liability, damages, ongoing business terms)
- Coordination with attorneys or business advisors as needed
- Comprehensive written Settlement Agreement
- 1-hour closing consultation to finalize and execute all documents
Need something outside a package?
Additional services available for any package or as standalone engagements.
Additional Mediation Session
For matters requiring more time beyond what is included in your package.
Settlement Agreement Drafting
Standalone drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding or commercial Settlement Agreement.
Contract & Document Review
Mediator review of contracts or key documents prior to session to support a focused, efficient process.
Post-Agreement Check-In
A 30-minute follow-up session after agreement execution to address any implementation questions or concerns.
Business Mediation
Retainer Option
For businesses navigating ongoing disputes, evolving partnership dynamics, or recurring commercial conflict — a monthly retainer provides a trusted neutral professional available when you need them most.
Ideal for businesses with multiple vendors, partners, or stakeholders where proactive conflict management is a priority.
- Monthly mediation sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Priority scheduling for time-sensitive disputes
- Ongoing communication support between sessions
- Continued facilitation of evolving agreements and terms
- Trusted neutral presence for recurring stakeholder conflicts
- Proactive conflict prevention and early-stage intervention
What you need to know about business mediation
The mediation process itself is voluntary and confidential. However, any settlement agreement reached and signed by the parties is a binding contract. For higher-stakes disputes, the Complex Commercial Mediation package includes a comprehensive written Settlement Agreement drafted for enforceability.
Yes. Mediation can proceed even when one or both parties have legal representation. Attorneys often recommend mediation as a faster and less expensive path to resolution. The Complex Commercial Mediation package includes coordination with attorneys or business advisors as part of the process.
Mediation works well for partnership and co-founder disputes, contract and vendor disagreements, shareholder and ownership conflicts, customer and client claims, franchise and licensing disputes, and business dissolution negotiations.
Yes. Mediation is a confidential process. Nothing disclosed during sessions can be used in subsequent litigation. This is particularly important in commercial disputes where sensitive financial, operational, or strategic information is involved.
Litigation is public, adversarial, expensive, and slow — often taking years to resolve. Business mediation is private, collaborative, and typically resolved in weeks. The parties control the outcome rather than leaving it to a judge or jury. Most commercial disputes are better served by a negotiated resolution than a courtroom.
Mediation is voluntary, so both parties must opt in. However, many parties who initially resist agree once they understand the cost, time, and exposure involved in the alternative. If you would like, we can provide a brief overview document you can share with the other party explaining the process.
Sara is based in Northern Virginia and is certified in Virginia. Virtual mediation is available for parties located anywhere, and we can accommodate multi-party disputes with participants in different locations. If your dispute is governed by laws in another state, we recommend consulting with local counsel alongside the mediation process.
Mediation Disclaimer
Olive Branch Mediation provides mediation and conflict resolution services only. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process designed to help businesses and commercial parties communicate more effectively and work toward mutually acceptable resolutions.
Olive Branch Mediation does not provide legal, financial, or business advisory services. We do not represent any party, do not advocate for any individual or entity, and do not make decisions on behalf of participants.
Participation in mediation does not create an attorney-client relationship or any fiduciary relationship. Any agreements reached during mediation are party-driven and non-binding unless participants choose to formalize them through independent legal counsel or other appropriate professionals.
Participants are encouraged to seek independent legal and business counsel before, during, or after mediation as needed. Mediation is not a substitute for legal representation, arbitration, or court proceedings. Outcomes depend on the voluntary participation and good-faith efforts of all parties involved.
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